tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31103715425729855592019-01-14T15:12:28.197-08:00SailNowLESSONS ~ CERTIFICATIONS ~ SAILBOAT BROKERAGEBill Vokac - SailNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535249816823834050noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3110371542572985559.post-59639320954027520922013-07-15T21:44:00.000-07:002013-07-15T21:44:32.900-07:00Just in....Lightning Sailboat is ready to go on an ALUMINUM trailer...no painting, ever....<br /><br />At 19 feet, hull design has excellent stability and plenty of room for family and/friends...<br /><br />For details and photos, contact:<br /><br />Bill Vokac<br /><a href="mailto:bvokac@hotmail.com">bvokac@hotmail.com</a>Bill Vokac - SailNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535249816823834050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3110371542572985559.post-38291552935702233832011-03-07T12:39:00.001-08:002011-03-07T13:25:32.490-08:00Escape 12 by Captiva<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wT8w10IITlo/TXVKPDX7JeI/AAAAAAAAAHk/HFOmtcaTYSk/s1600/SailNow%2B2010%2B004.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581448935659742690" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wT8w10IITlo/TXVKPDX7JeI/AAAAAAAAAHk/HFOmtcaTYSk/s320/SailNow%2B2010%2B004.JPG" /></a><br /><div><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 300px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581441484121623922" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V_5Yz7O7qAw/TXVDdUOyzXI/AAAAAAAAAHc/MAa3IOfJBKc/s400/SailNow%2B2010%2B002.JPG" />This Escape 12</div><div>is in "nearly-new" condition</div><div></div><div></div><div>and comes with</div><div></div><div>BRAND-NEW Trailer</div><div></div><div></div><div>for easy of transport and launching. The boat is rated for <u>3 adults</u> and is stable enough for <u>only a kid</u> or two to sail on their own, due to the side seat flotation and hull design.<br /></div><div></div><div><br />In 2010, <em>SailNow donated</em> the use of this Escape for a weekly 4-H Sailing Group and the kids preferred this sailboat over all the others available... </div><p>The mast base <u>(roller-furler</u>) rotates to allow reducing sail if the wind increases, or you can let out more sail area as the wind dies -- <u>even while sailing !</u></p><div><br /></div><p>You can purchase this Escape, ready to sail, complete with New Trailer for our "Pre-Season Price" of...</p><p><strong>$ 1250</strong> </p><p>For more information or to see this Escape 12 in person by appointment, contact:<br /><br />Bill Vokac's Sail<em>Now</em></p><p>(217) 369-0015<br /><br /><a href="mailto:bvokac@hotmail.com">bvokac@hotmail.com</a></p>Bill Vokac - SailNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535249816823834050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3110371542572985559.post-221651151660893802010-10-01T08:44:00.000-07:002010-10-01T08:50:10.741-07:00TestimonialsBill,<br /><br />I just wanted to thank you for the professional manner in which you firstly, located a buyer for my Mac Gregor 22 and secondly, completed the sale.<br /><br />It was a pleasure to do business with you<br />regards<br />Johnny AlbrowBill Vokac - SailNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535249816823834050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3110371542572985559.post-42862794354806385522010-07-22T22:06:00.000-07:002011-03-07T12:02:30.699-08:00Catalina Capri 22 Wing Keel<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/TEkpFCrFOqI/AAAAAAAAAGg/3DQw4OuEixM/s1600/Cc22WSpecP.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 257px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496969986776054434" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/TEkpFCrFOqI/AAAAAAAAAGg/3DQw4OuEixM/s400/Cc22WSpecP.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/TEkpE-J56uI/AAAAAAAAAGY/YwezZe5zlBI/s1600/IMG_2825+mail[1].JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496969985563159266" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/TEkpE-J56uI/AAAAAAAAAGY/YwezZe5zlBI/s400/IMG_2825+mail%5B1%5D.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>This Catalina Capri 22 with wing keel has been well maintained and has many extras -- including extra sails, solid trailer with extension and a "nearly new" 2HP Yamaha 4 cycle motor.<br /><br /></div><div></div><br /><br /><div>For more information or to make an offer, contact Bill Vokac (217) 369-0015 or email <a href="mailto:bvokac@hotmail.com">bvokac@hotmail.com</a> </div></div>Bill Vokac - SailNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535249816823834050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3110371542572985559.post-871987858108739662010-07-18T06:39:00.000-07:002010-07-18T06:59:37.341-07:00Moonlight Sail and Door County CruiseOn Saturday, July 17th, the CLSA Potluck -- thanks to everyone who brought something to grill and share -- and the Moonlight sail went well for all participants.<br /><br />Until fellow CLSA Members Alex and Lucy joined me on the MacGregor 25 last evening, I had forgotten how AWESOME it was to do an evening sail with good company aboard !!<br /><br />It was a rare treat to have an experienced sailor at the helm !<br />(usually, I bring people aboard who are new to sailing...because, as a retired schoolteacher, I ENJOY introducing new things to folks.)<br /><br />Anyway, I was able to bring out the cockpit cushions and lay down -- quite content -- and watch the clouds drift past my masthead. Of course, every once in awhile, I popped my head up like a gopher to confirm where we were on the lake and viewed lake traffic.<br />(not much that time of evening...)<br /><br />Since I'm usually racing, and/or "tweaking" whatever sailboat I'm on (I average 6 of them -- one for every wind velocity and type of event), last nite was kind of a "warmup" and preparation for our annual Door County Cruise !<br /><br />This year, we'll have 4 cabin boats from CLSA coming up to sail Green Bay -- from Ephraim to Excanaba by way of Jackson Harbor on the NE corner of Washington Island.<br /><br />I may become a "cruiser" yet... <smile><br /><br />Bill VokacBill Vokac - SailNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535249816823834050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3110371542572985559.post-33798000090586950792010-05-07T19:08:00.000-07:002010-05-07T19:36:21.630-07:00NEW Gadget is a Laser Wind IndicatorTo read the wind speed more accurately, check out this NEW device from a Sail Magazine article:<br /><br /><a href="http://sailmagazine.com/gear-and-review/wind_data_from_a_distance/">http://sailmagazine.com/gear-and-review/wind_data_from_a_distance/</a><br /><br />This technology comes from Lasers that are being used to anticipate a gust that would damage a wind turbine. If the Laser detects a gust coming that would be excessive, the blades are "feathered" to keep the blades from reaching an excessive speed.<br /><br />This new device would be fun and useful to have aboard, if you have someone to use it while somebody else is steering...if you've got the "spare change" to invest.<br /><br />Of course, during our Sail<em>Now</em> sailing instruction, <em><strong>the first thing I teach is how to read the wind</strong></em> gust velocity, duration and direction by looking at the waves to windward to anticipate possibly having to "round-up" when the next gust hits your sails.<br /><br />"Reading the waves" visually gives more information with sufficient accuracy to be useful.<br /><br />Let me know what you think, or how useful this wind speed by laser device is if you buy one...<br /><br />Bill Vokac -- <a href="mailto:bvokac@hotmail.com">bvokac@hotmail.com</a>Bill Vokac - SailNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535249816823834050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3110371542572985559.post-22154148979296423782010-03-21T03:02:00.001-07:002010-03-21T05:11:02.449-07:00MN Disabled Camp<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/S6X7-0ikBkI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/SOOk_4tm97I/s1600-h/154_5484.JPG"></a> <div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/S6XyH3TaJ3I/AAAAAAAAAGI/b_OeYfVGyTc/s1600-h/155_5578.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451029140920215410" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/S6XyH3TaJ3I/AAAAAAAAAGI/b_OeYfVGyTc/s400/155_5578.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>I annually tow my <strong>Flying Scot</strong> (<a href="http://www.flyingscot.com/">http://www.flyingscot.com/</a>, <a href="http://www.fssa.com/">http://www.fssa.com/</a> )sailboat to Northern Minnesota (only an hour from International Falls...) because it is <strong>very stable and roomy</strong> for our campers, and can be <strong>launched off the swimming beach</strong> at Camp Courage North, near Bimidji, Minnesota.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div>The main purpose of Handiham Camp is for the campers to get their entry level ham radio license, or to upgrade their current license to a higher level -- which gives them additonal privileges to enjoy while operating their ham radio equipment back home and in future travels. We teach for 5 days, and the campers are tested on the 6th day by representatives of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), who donate their time for the ham radio exams.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here you see me with 3 "happy campers," about to shove off on our 2 hour afternoon break from the 6 hours per day of classes in ham radio (aka Amateur Radio).</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>For the past 15 years, I have volunteered as an instructor to teach ham radio licensing courses to the severely disabled -- and I have received far more than I have given. <strong>Everyone, able-bodied or not, should volunteer a little time somewhere !!</strong> I've been interested in working with the disabled ever since helping my high school ham radio friend with his homework as he deteriorated with Muscular Distrophy. Most folks with MD pass on before they leave High School...as did my friend, K9FLJ. His Mom gave me his Morse Code key upon his passing and I still use that "straight key" when I'm not communicating world-wide by voice or some digital mode, on or off the internet.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>The Handiham (short for "Handicapped Hams, <a href="http://www.handiham.org/">http://www.handiham.org/</a> ) campers typically are physically disabled in some way from Cerebral Palsey, Muscular Distrophy, or brain injuries received at work or play -- or are also blind, and/or deaf either from birth defects or due to an accidental injury later in life. Most campers (and many of the regular camp staff) suffer from multiple disorders, which can be very challenging...AND REWARDING !</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Because of their disabilities, some campers and staff cannot speak or write... , so they might use a computer punch board (often attached to an arm of their power chair) to spell phrases that a syntesized speech program will pronounce -- even when operating "voice mode" over ham radio equipment at home and at camp.</div><div></div><div>On breaks, campers have the opportunity to go back to their cabins to rest(many do...) -- or they decide to enjoy the usual camp activities. Campers can choose to waterski, fish, swim, drive a power boat or a Gator 4 x 4 (yes, even the blind campers -- with proper supervision at reduced speeds...) and <strong>SAIL </strong>because I bring my Flying Scot.</div><div> </div><div></div><div><strong>Teaching the blind to sail </strong>was easier than I thought possible the first year, once I got the campers to be totally aware of the heel (tilt) angle, wind direction (pressure), and the sound of the water gurgling past. <strong>I have also become a better sailor by closing my eyes to pay more attention to my senses other than sight.</strong></div><div>(I pass this technique on to my <strong>SailNow </strong>students during lessons back home in Illinois...students really "tune in" to the boat and what it is doing as they make adjustments!)</div><div></div><div>Our Handiham Camp Courage Motto is "We can do that..." and we all do our best to make "wishes come true" at camp.</div><div> </div><div></div><div><strong>I look forward to Handiham Camp every year, </strong>eager to renew friendships and create new relationships.</div><div> </div><div></div><div><strong>*******************************</strong></div><div>If you know someone with a disability (or someone "completely normal") who would like to explore ham radio, and possibly get licensed, either on their own or at Handiham Camp -- have them contact me...and I'll show them how to get started !</div><div> </div><div></div><div>Bill Vokac - K9BV</div><div>(217) 369-0015</div><div><a href="mailto:bvokac@hotmail.com">bvokac@hotmail.com</a> </div><div><strong>******************************</strong></div>Bill Vokac - SailNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535249816823834050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3110371542572985559.post-90790190460259745972010-02-24T18:57:00.000-08:002010-02-25T13:50:44.292-08:00Predict new winds sooner...A new LASER and sensoring device from a Virginia firm called Catch The Wind is designed to "anticipate" a change in wind direction and speed to increase the electricity production from giant wind turbines "by as much as 10%."<br /><br />By detecting air particle motion up to 1000 ft ahead, a sailboat racer could benefit greatly?<br /><br />Now, if only this Laser could fit on my LASER...<br /><br />BillBill Vokac - SailNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535249816823834050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3110371542572985559.post-83209302894803319822010-02-22T14:01:00.000-08:002010-12-01T16:21:47.074-08:00CLSA Door County Cruise<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/S4MVUrKUTmI/AAAAAAAAAFw/qfG2CPYC57w/s1600-h/Door+County+2007+016.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441216219721256546" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/S4MVUrKUTmI/AAAAAAAAAFw/qfG2CPYC57w/s400/Door+County+2007+016.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div>For the past decade, I've taken my MacGregor 25 north (8 hour drive) to Ephraim's Firehouse Ramp for cruisng the area for about 2 weeks.</div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div>In 2007, two sailboats from the Carlyle Yacht Club joined me for awhile and we circumnavigated Chambers Island (this island has a lake in the center with two islands -- visible on most charts...) for a perfect 8 hour sail.</div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div>It was also the year the Green Bay water was rather low -- you really had to pay attention to the channel markers and not stray from the channels! </div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/S4MS2qPHArI/AAAAAAAAAFg/-aoDMfKW2Lk/s1600-h/Door+County+2008+015.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441213505053590194" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/S4MS2qPHArI/AAAAAAAAAFg/-aoDMfKW2Lk/s400/Door+County+2008+015.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div>Our 2008 Door Cruise was really special as Jim Coleman joined me as crew and guided us farther North than I had previously gone -- around Washington Island to visit Rock Island, WI. Thordarson's State Park Boathouse is truly amazing with interior concrete wharfs behind the stone arches, with an "open air" ballroom on the entire second floor!</div><br /><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div>In 2009, many of the same sites were visited ...and thoroughly enjoyed with the Budden's on their MacGregor 26S -- and they vowed to return in 2010...Yup, it's that nice a destination...nobody goes just once...!!!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div>In 2010, as promised, Joe and Linda Budden returned -- as did Jim Coleman, and we were joined by Joe and Denise Karbarz on their recently - purchased Morgan 22. They loved the awesome sailing and are considering their Door County return with a larger sailboat !</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div>As for 2011, why not join us....?</div></div></div></div></div></div>Bill Vokac - SailNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535249816823834050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3110371542572985559.post-47527239346360497112010-01-19T14:52:00.000-08:002010-03-31T07:07:29.261-07:00Mercury 8 HP LONG Shaft<span style="color:#cc6600;"><strong>SOLD</strong> -- </span>This M<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/S1Y5qj_qexI/AAAAAAAAAEg/8w7JEtHVVnM/s1600-h/Windrose+22+purchase+002.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428589804221266706" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/S1Y5qj_qexI/AAAAAAAAAEg/8w7JEtHVVnM/s400/Windrose+22+purchase+002.JPG" /></a>ercury 8HP motor is very clean and and comes with an external gas tank and hose with matching fittings.<br /><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/S1Y5qHGwyjI/AAAAAAAAAEY/fY6NPMPi07Y/s1600-h/Windrose+22+purchase+003.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428589796466412082" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/S1Y5qHGwyjI/AAAAAAAAAEY/fY6NPMPi07Y/s400/Windrose+22+purchase+003.JPG" /></a> Note the</div><div>L O N G</div><div>shaft...<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/S1Y5phKGyDI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/QnI3fPK4OC4/s1600-h/Windrose+22+purchase+005.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428589786279888946" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/S1Y5phKGyDI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/QnI3fPK4OC4/s400/Windrose+22+purchase+005.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>For more information, contact:</div><div></div><div>Bill Vokac (217) 369-0015</div><div></div><div><a href="mailto:bvokac@hotmail.com">bvokac@hotmail.com</a> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>A new MERCURY 8HP Long Shaft would cost you $ 1850...why not save $$$ and buy this outboard motor for only $550 -- less than 1/3rd the cost?</div></div>Bill Vokac - SailNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535249816823834050noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3110371542572985559.post-8794226655075813872010-01-19T11:18:00.000-08:002011-02-07T13:06:01.611-08:00Windrose 22 CLASSIC Cruiser sailboat<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/S1YT_YknL1I/AAAAAAAAADo/3J7b4QovcMs/s1600-h/Windrose+22+purchase+008.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428548380490411858" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/S1YT_YknL1I/AAAAAAAAADo/3J7b4QovcMs/s400/Windrose+22+purchase+008.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">SOLD</span> -- This 1977 <strong>Laguna Windrose 22</strong> (a.k.a. Balboa 22) was designed by W. <strong>Shad Turner</strong> (who also designed the Schock Santana 20) with a full 8 foot beam and <strong>draws only 15 inches keel up for easy launching and gunk-holing, </strong>yet draws a full 5.5 feet keel down for solid performance into the wind!<br /><br /><br />The <strong>dual drop-leaf table</strong> is ideally centered over the keel trunk for use by all when dining aboard and <strong>"virtually disappears"</strong> with the leafs folded down. There is a <strong>pull-out sink</strong> <strong>with hand-pump</strong> that slides aft under the starboard cockpit seat. There's plenty of light below from the <strong>large double windows</strong> on port and starboard.<br /><br /><br />The rounded cabin roof (like a Chrysler 26) provides <strong>ample headroom when seated below</strong> (you can wear your cowboy hat!), and the <strong>pop-top (with windowed "camping" canvas surround</strong>) gives standing headroom. For winter storage outside, there is a <strong>PVC frame</strong> (visible in photo above...) to make it easy to toss the winter cover over the boat and secure it.<br /><br /><br /><strong>This Windrose 22 is in excellent condition</strong>, has a NEW motor mount, <strong>NEW cushions</strong> for bunks and seating, and a recently re-painted interior, hull and DECK !! You can see your reflection in the polished hull and the blue <strong>bottom paint</strong> <strong>is in good to excellent condition.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />I have the original gallon can<br />(feels like a little is still in it for any "touching up"), so you know what paint to add to it in a few years, if needed...<br /><br /><strong>All openings to the cabin have screens</strong> for overniting "bug-free"<br />(except for "up-north no-see-ums...")<br /><br />There are <strong>3 over-sized chrome winches with PVC covers</strong>, the usual port and starboard pair, and one on the cabin roof for the halyards...run everything from the cockpit !<br /><br />A sturdy <strong>Harken traveler</strong> gives you the option of mid-boom sheeting for a"performance / racing edge..." Owner reports indicate only 10 knots of wind is needed to get 6 knots of boat speed...<br /><br />The cockpit has <strong>lazarettes on port and starboard</strong> for easy access to stored items AND the stern's interior while sailing or "on the hook." <strong>Sail single-handed or with your family on this cruising classic...</strong><br /><br />The trailer has been recently painted battleship grey and is road-ready with tires that have plenty of tread and no side wall "crazing..." AND, yes, there is a <strong>mounted spare</strong> in the same condition. There is a <strong>platform near the front for clamping an outboard</strong> when traveling. This adds tongue weight and you don't have lift the motor into the boat or towing vehicle (and smell gasoline during your trip...) when heading down the road... nice feature...<br /><br />The <strong>boat sits quite LOW on the trailer for easy launching</strong> because when the swing keel comes up, nearly half of it snuggles into the keel trunk in the hull, leaving you with a secure shoal keel. But, rarely seen in a 22 foot cabin boat, there is also a <strong>tongue extension (10'?) so you can launch this boat on nearly any ramp !!</strong><br /><br /><br />FOR MORE Information or additional photos, contact:<br /><br />Bill Vokac (217) 369-0015 Mobile or <a href="mailto:bvokac@hotmail.com">bvokac@hotmail.com</a>Bill Vokac - SailNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535249816823834050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3110371542572985559.post-14706908139104487302009-06-17T11:01:00.000-07:002010-09-22T20:29:37.283-07:00Mast for Hobie 18 or MacGregor 25/26/Venture 24, etc.Hobie 18 Mast with original fittings: black anodized, <strong>same width as MacGregor 25 and many other sailboats, </strong>but deeper front to back for more strength. (Great for replacing that "no longer perfect" mast you now have...or a homebuilt sailboat)<br /><br />Pickup only, of course...or we can deliver for a mileage fee...<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#ff6600;"> S O L D </span><br /></span></strong><br />Bill Vokac (217) 369-0015 or <a href="mailto:bvokac@hotmail.com">bvokac@hotmail.com</a>Bill Vokac - SailNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535249816823834050noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3110371542572985559.post-9850433122855292782009-06-17T08:30:00.000-07:002010-04-26T10:00:35.312-07:00O'Day 25<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/Sjkho5rvrJI/AAAAAAAAADI/Y64egAx4c8M/s1600-h/scan0010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 265px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348343019041959058" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/Sjkho5rvrJI/AAAAAAAAADI/Y64egAx4c8M/s400/scan0010.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/Sjkhou1SP2I/AAAAAAAAADA/oTfaxkPVz3M/s1600-h/scan0003.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 265px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348343016129183586" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/Sjkhou1SP2I/AAAAAAAAADA/oTfaxkPVz3M/s400/scan0003.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/SjkhoeD4tXI/AAAAAAAAAC4/Ukr6ViITaMs/s1600-h/O%27Day+25+--+Marietta+-++Dockside.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 307px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348343011627021682" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/SjkhoeD4tXI/AAAAAAAAAC4/Ukr6ViITaMs/s400/O%27Day+25+--+Marietta+-++Dockside.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>SOLD</strong> </span><span style="color:#000000;">-- </span>This <strong>SOLID</strong> <strong>cruiser</strong> has a gimbled "hurricane lamp," fresh water, holding and 9 gallon gas tanks, dodger, jacklines, AM/FM/CD, shore power cord, bulkhead compass, etc. and is already in a slip on Dock 3 at Clinton Lake, IL...</div><div>(Slip renewed for 2010 season andis available for a transfer fee... !)<br /><br />I sold a sister ship last January for $7750...but this one is <strong>"winter priced" at $6500 obo !</strong> </div><div></div><div>Two axle trailer with launch extension and Johnson 10HP motor are included...<br /><br />For more details, contact Bill Vokac (217) 369-0015 or <a href="mailto:bvokac@hotmail.com">bvokac@hotmail.com</a></div></div></div>Bill Vokac - SailNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535249816823834050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3110371542572985559.post-9048858704349235102009-06-17T08:09:00.000-07:002010-02-25T14:07:46.991-08:00Clipper Marine 23<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/SjkL39OvTZI/AAAAAAAAACA/NaF-szB6W3E/s1600-h/100_0977%5B1%5D.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348319088436268434" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/SjkL39OvTZI/AAAAAAAAACA/NaF-szB6W3E/s400/100_0977%5B1%5D.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/SjkL3s4FxfI/AAAAAAAAAB4/ZeyU_2B6pqM/s1600-h/9-19-2005-09%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 286px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348319084046304754" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/SjkL3s4FxfI/AAAAAAAAAB4/ZeyU_2B6pqM/s400/9-19-2005-09%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>This Clipper Marine 23 (1/4 tonner) "Morning Dove" got NEW main, Genoa, with Sea Flex Roller Furling in 2005 !! Over $5000 invested, but it's yours for <span style="font-size:180%;">$3500...</span></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;">SOLD !!</span></strong></div><div><br /></div><div>Contact Bill at (217) 369-0015 or <a href="mailto:bvokac@hotmail.com">bvokac@hotmail.com</a> </div>Bill Vokac - SailNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535249816823834050noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3110371542572985559.post-69916920560170451532009-03-03T14:11:00.000-08:002010-02-25T14:54:09.192-08:00Venture 21<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/S4b3oEWdImI/AAAAAAAAAGA/sm5Y49X4wDg/s1600-h/Venture+21+-+JB+002.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442309467458576994" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/S4b3oEWdImI/AAAAAAAAAGA/sm5Y49X4wDg/s400/Venture+21+-+JB+002.JPG" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">SOLD !!</span></strong> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Bow Pulpit/Lifelines, Bulkhead Compass, 3 Sails,<br />Boarding Ladder, Berth Cushions, Lazerette,<br />Danforth Anchor w/rode, Topping Lift, Dock Lines,<br />O/B Lifting Bracket, Deck Vent<br /><br />Trail-Rite Trailer has Bearing Buddies on hubs and tires bought new in 2008.<br /><br />5HP Nissan 2-cycle Outboard w/Forward, Neutral, Reverse (S/N 46677) included at $1950 </div>Bill Vokac - SailNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535249816823834050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3110371542572985559.post-70003815930945735022009-02-25T14:28:00.000-08:002010-02-25T14:45:12.629-08:00Mecury 3.3 HP outboard<span style="color:#ff0000;">S O L D !!<br /></span>Mercury (2-cycle, 41 lbs.) looks and runs like new. Don't pay $900 for a new one when you can have this one for $350...and, yes, it starts and runs as great as it looks!!<br />(Think 3.3 HP is too small for your cabin boat? I used a 2.75HP as a spare to power my MacGregor 25 when my "primary motor" was in the shop for a new impeller or "carb kit"-- it worked fine for getting in and out of the my slip on Dock 5)<br />To listen to it purr, or for more details, contact Bill Vokac at bvokac@HOTMAIL.COM or (217) 369-0015 (217) 369-0015 (CELLPHONE)Bill Vokac - SailNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535249816823834050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3110371542572985559.post-85697337133050799312009-02-20T12:19:00.000-08:002010-02-25T14:05:05.773-08:00Events Enjoyed:<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/SZ8RXQ2id_I/AAAAAAAAABE/d39UYNv5EJU/s1600-h/Valley+Forge+Forage+2009+001.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 248px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 203px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304977977424115698" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/SZ8RXQ2id_I/AAAAAAAAABE/d39UYNv5EJU/s200/Valley+Forge+Forage+2009+001.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>CLSA's Valley Forge Forage: (2-15-09)</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Paul and George Wissmiller pose in front of the trail marker just before walking the Houseboat Cove (Twin Horn Bay) Hiking Trail along the wooded shoreline of Clinton Lake. The 2.4 mile loop took about an hour and a half -- which allowed a stop at the bench on the point to enjoy the sun-kissed - lake view.</div><div></div><div>The CLSA Valley Forge Forage was initiated by Bill and Sarah Freyman</div><div>(now-retired educators who have relocated to Door County, WI) and is normally scheduled on the Sunday nearest President's Day each year. Even in the worst weather, a few brave souls walk the trail and pick up refuse left by others. Most years, a dozen sailors attend and quickly form a fast group and a slower group, depending on walking ability and pauses along the trail to photograph or simply enjoy unusual sights.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/SZ8TO4BytAI/AAAAAAAAABM/yFO5d8wANIg/s1600-h/Valley+Forge+Forage+2009+003.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 217px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 221px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304980032344732674" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/SZ8TO4BytAI/AAAAAAAAABM/yFO5d8wANIg/s200/Valley+Forge+Forage+2009+003.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/SZ8UOX9b9XI/AAAAAAAAABU/-OlZYone8zk/s1600-h/Valley+Forge+Forage+2009+005.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 225px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 208px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304981123248158066" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/SZ8UOX9b9XI/AAAAAAAAABU/-OlZYone8zk/s200/Valley+Forge+Forage+2009+005.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div>Bill Vokac - SailNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535249816823834050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3110371542572985559.post-44667386649774051172009-01-30T16:48:00.000-08:002010-04-26T10:14:38.233-07:00Snipe<strong></strong><br /><strong>SNIPE Parts or complete (One Design Racer/DaySailer) 15' </strong><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/SYO_95SYRxI/AAAAAAAAAAU/Q7qHdrVPJN4/s1600-h/saved+June+19+003.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297288656788670226" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/SYO_95SYRxI/AAAAAAAAAAU/Q7qHdrVPJN4/s320/saved+June+19+003.JPG" /></a><br />(Snipe Parts available separately also...)<br /><br />Complete with trailer, sails and all rigging, but previous owner did not finish installing plywood raised floor in bow area -- which newer Snipes have.<br />(Remove floor or continue floor to bow before launching...or just cover the two oblong drain holes in stern to make seaworthy...)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>Make Offer...</strong> for entire boat or will consider selling SNIPE PARTS...<u>what do you need</u>?<br /></span></span><br />(217) 369-0015 or <a href="mailto:bvokac@hotmail.com">bvokac@hotmail.com</a>Bill Vokac - SailNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535249816823834050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3110371542572985559.post-90503850589667732192009-01-19T09:26:00.000-08:002009-01-19T10:04:21.138-08:00About MeAbout Me...<br /><br />My Cousin Tom took me sailing off the Conn. Coastline on an O'Day 17' Daysailor in the early 70's and I've been sailing every chance I get ever since. <br /><br />Since this introduction, I've <strong>Chartered and/or Raced sailboats</strong> on The Gulf, Atlantic, Pacific Coasts and a number of times in The Carribbean Seas. Every vacation includes searching for an opportunity to sail before returning home...<br /><br />Having been a <strong>Charter Member of the Clinton Lake Sailing Association</strong><br />(CLSA <a href="http://www.clsasailing.org ">www.clsasailing.org </a> ) and serving in many offices over the years -- there's been an ample opportunity to contribute to the CLSA Goal of promoting sailing at Clinton Lake.<br /><br />Offices held include:<br /><br />Harbormaster (CLSA Pavilion Constructed 1984-1986),<br />Education<br /> (Youth Sailing Days and Weds.evening FREE Group Sailing Instruction,<br /> CLSA Rental Fleet-- FREE to CLSA Certified Members -- )<br />Vice-Commodore,<br />Commodore (New Committe Boat Outboard and CLSA Boathouse,<br />Rear Commodore (2008),<br />and Membership Chairman<br />(2005 - present, CLSA Spring Sailboat Show/Open House, Laser/Sunfish Challenge ).<br /><br />Established <strong>SailNow</strong> Sailing School to provide:<br /><br />Sailing School -- <strong>Individualized sailing</strong> <strong>lessons and Certification Programs</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Sales -- <strong>Buy, Sell, Trade, Broker</strong> (sell by commission) <strong>Sailboats</strong>Bill Vokac - SailNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535249816823834050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3110371542572985559.post-52587215449557899992009-01-18T21:57:00.000-08:002011-03-07T12:34:40.418-08:00Welcome to Bill Vokac's SailNow Blog<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/SXTOj0A6m_I/AAAAAAAAAAM/XQ7lpfbGa-g/s1600-h/CLSA+Captain+Morgan+2008+011.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293082576720403442" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RGJKEpnDrP8/SXTOj0A6m_I/AAAAAAAAAAM/XQ7lpfbGa-g/s320/CLSA+Captain+Morgan+2008+011.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Fellow Sailors:</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">This Blog has been created by:</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Bill Vokac's Sail<em>Now</em></strong> to provide regularly updated information about </span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><strong>Clinton Lake - Illinois</strong></span><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Clinton Lake Sunset (from CLSA Point) </span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></em><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Sailing Opportunities</span><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Upcoming Activities</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><em><br /></em></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><strong>Sail<em>Now</em> -- </strong></span>Bill Vokac (217) 369-0015 <a href="mailto:bvokac@hotmail.com">bvokac@hotmail.com</a><br />FREE Introductory Sail available...<br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><strong>Lessons</strong> -- <u>Learn to Sail</u> OR <u>customized to your goals</u></span> </p><p>(on your own sailboat, OR one of ours...)</p><ul><li>Windsurfing, dinghy sailing, cabin boat sailing, cruising or racing</li><li><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Certification Programs: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Sailboats Currently For Sale (owned and brokered)</span> </li><li>Gift Certificates</li></ul><p>FREE Auctionable Fund-Raiser Sailboat Cruise Events Certificates for qualified non-profits...</p>Bill Vokac - SailNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535249816823834050noreply@blogger.com1